Today’s guest is someone who sits at the fascinating intersection of science, skincare, and parenthood.

We’re thrilled to be joined by Dr. Emer Gilligan, External Affairs Director at WaterWipes — a brand many of us know and trust from those very first moments of parenthood.

With a PhD in immunology and a passion for public health, Emer plays a key role in shaping the brand’s commitment to purity, transparency, and scientific innovation — including their latest initiative, The Science of Water, which explores the emotional and scientific power of something as simple as… well, water.

But beyond the lab coats and clinical trials, Emer is also deeply passionate about supporting parents through honest conversations, real evidence, and a little less of the overwhelm.

Whether you’re a new mum navigating newborn skincare or just someone trying to make sense of the endless baby product aisles — this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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The Mother Tongue podbook is a collection of interviews with experts on everything you need to know about parenthood from pre-conception all the way through to when your kids starts school. Over the course of 43+ chapters, the podbook delves into the topics that all mums and mums to be wants the answers to.

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You’ve got until the final episode drops to enter, and the prize is valid for three months—so go ahead, start dreaming of that mini staycay.

Today on Mother Tongue, we’re diving into a topic that every parent has wrestled with at some point — nursery. From choosing the right one, to knowing what really matters in those early years, it can feel overwhelming.

To guide us through, we’re joined by Rania Galbraith, Nursery Manager at Paddington Park Nursery. Rania shares why nursery education is so important for a child’s development, the red flags to look out for, and some really practical tips that will make the whole process a lot less daunting. Whether you’re a first-time parent navigating it all, or just curious about what makes a great nursery, this episode is full of insight and reassurance.

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THE MOTHER TONGUE PODBOOK

The Mother Tongue podbook is a collection of interviews with experts on everything you need to know about parenthood from pre-conception all the way through to when your kids starts school. Over the course of 43+ chapters, the podbook delves into the topics that all mums and mums to be wants the answers to.

Buy yours now: https://mother-tongue.zbooni.com/products/mother-tongue-podbook

THE MOTHER TONGUE COMPETITION

To enter our competition:

1. Follow or subscribe to the Mother Tongue podcast
2. Leave us a rating (go on, make it a 5-star day!)
3. Make sure you are following Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina on instagram
4. Then head to @wearemothertongue on Instagram—we’ll be announcing the winner there when Season 14 wraps!

You’ve got until the final episode drops to enter, and the prize is valid for three months—so go ahead, start dreaming of that mini staycay.

Today on the podcast we’re joined by a fellow expat mama whose story is both powerful and deeply relatable. Erin Harrington is the founder of The Purpose Project, a venture born from her passion for enhancing both inner and outer beauty. With over 12 years of experience in the beauty world, Erin brings not only her professional expertise but also her personal journey as a mother.

In this episode, Erin opens up about her own experience with postnatal depression and anxiety, the realities of navigating motherhood, and how self-love has played a role in her healing. From the challenges of early motherhood to building a platform that inspires others, Erin shares her story with honesty and heart—reminding us that there is strength in vulnerability and purpose in every stage of the journey.

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Before we dive in — a quick word from our friends at London Dairy Ice Cream. Whether you're running around after the kids or finding a minute just for you, London Dairy brings a moment of calm, a moment of indulgence, in every delicious scoop.

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THE MOTHER TONGUE PODBOOK

The Mother Tongue podbook is a collection of interviews with experts on everything you need to know about parenthood from pre-conception all the way through to when your kids starts school. Over the course of 43+ chapters, the podbook delves into the topics that all mums and mums to be wants the answers to.

Buy yours now: https://mother-tongue.zbooni.com/products/mother-tongue-podbook

THE MOTHER TONGUE COMPETITION

To enter our competition:

1. Follow or subscribe to the Mother Tongue podcast
2. Leave us a rating (go on, make it a 5-star day!)
3. Make sure you are following Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina on instagram
4. Then head to @wearemothertongue on Instagram—we’ll be announcing the winner there when Season 14 wraps!

You’ve got until the final episode drops to enter, and the prize is valid for three months—so go ahead, start dreaming of that mini staycay.

Today, we are speaking about a very important topic, osteopathy – a practice I have relied on quite a lot during postpartum for all of my babies. She’s an Australian-trained osteopath and cranial sacral therapist with over two decades of experience in the health industry.

Her extensive training encompasses paediatric osteopathy, women's health, lactation consulting, tongue-tie assessment and rehabilitation, visceral osteopathy, and cranial techniques. Dr. Whalan also specializes in orofacial myofunctional therapy, addressing issues such as orofacial muscle imbalance, incorrect swallowing patterns, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Beyond her clinical practice, she has a profound interest in energy healing, assisting patients in resolving emotional traumas stored within the body.

While her passion lies in treating babies and children, her expertise spans all age groups, from newborns to the elderly, as well as both sedentary individuals and professional athletes.

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Before we dive in — a quick word from our friends at London Dairy Ice Cream. Whether you're running around after the kids or finding a minute just for you, London Dairy brings a moment of calm, a moment of indulgence, in every delicious scoop.

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THE MOTHER TONGUE PODBOOK

The Mother Tongue podbook is a collection of interviews with experts on everything you need to know about parenthood from pre-conception all the way through to when your kids starts school. Over the course of 43+ chapters, the podbook delves into the topics that all mums and mums to be wants the answers to.

Buy yours now: https://mother-tongue.zbooni.com/products/mother-tongue-podbook

THE MOTHER TONGUE COMPETITION

To enter our competition:

1. Follow or subscribe to the Mother Tongue podcast
2. Leave us a rating (go on, make it a 5-star day!)
3. Make sure you are following Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina on instagram
4. Then head to @wearemothertongue on Instagram—we’ll be announcing the winner there when Season 14 wraps!

You’ve got until the final episode drops to enter, and the prize is valid for three months—so go ahead, start dreaming of that mini staycay.

Today we are speaking about a topic I have never touched upon - matrescence - with a wonderful woman who is a coach, author, doula, and the founder of MotherSHIFT and The Becoming Podcast.

She has dedicated her work to guiding women through life’s biggest transitions—especially matrescence, motherhood, and personal reinvention. With over a decade of experience supporting women in navigating these profound shifts, she brings a unique blend of research, storytelling, and deep wisdom to the conversation.

Her work is all about honoring the messy, beautiful, and sacred transformation of becoming—not just a mother, but a new version of yourself. Through her writing, coaching, and community-building, she is helping women embrace change with more confidence, self-compassion, and connection. We are so incredibly excited to welcome Jessie Harrold to MT.

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Before we dive in — a quick word from our friends at London Dairy Ice Cream. Whether you're running around after the kids or finding a minute just for you, London Dairy brings a moment of calm, a moment of indulgence, in every delicious scoop.

Visit: https://linktr.ee/londondairy?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacpVdW5izbU9LHvDsKMMWn3i9TN6fbUEkKXTjQvzqmu9YNKIUqoq3ExGfbThg_aem_XqekIF5EArd4AWSPMPWPzw

THE MOTHER TONGUE PODBOOK

The Mother Tongue podbook is a collection of interviews with experts on everything you need to know about parenthood from pre-conception all the way through to when your kids starts school. Over the course of 43+ chapters, the podbook delves into the topics that all mums and mums to be wants the answers to.

Buy yours now: https://mother-tongue.zbooni.com/products/mother-tongue-podbook

THE MOTHER TONGUE COMPETITION

To enter our competition:

1. Follow or subscribe to the Mother Tongue podcast
2. Leave us a rating (go on, make it a 5-star day!)
3. Make sure you are following Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina on instagram
4. Then head to @wearemothertongue on Instagram—we’ll be announcing the winner there when Season 14 wraps!

You’ve got until the final episode drops to enter, and the prize is valid for three months—so go ahead, start dreaming of that mini staycay.

Today’s guest is a powerhouse in every sense of the word — someone who’s made wellness, self-love, and conscious living her mission, and who continues to inspire a community of women by showing up with honesty, heart and humour.

Steph Elswood is a content creator, entrepreneur, sober living advocate, and now — a new mum. She’s the founder of CAROUSE, a non-alcoholic spirit brand redefining the social drinking scene, the brains behind Sasstainable, her eco-conscious lifestyle brand, and the co-founder of Dry Disco, the UK’s leading sober events company. She’s also the founder of Stay Sassy, a female empowerment and dance movement that’s helped thousands of women reconnect with their confidence through dance.

Steph has always shared her life with vulnerability and strength — from body confidence and sobriety to plant-based living and mental health — and now she’s taking us on her journey into motherhood. Today we’re diving into her pregnancy, birth experience, postpartum realness, and how she’s navigating life as a mum while staying grounded in her values.

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Before we dive in — a quick word from our friends at London Dairy Ice Cream. Whether you're running around after the kids or finding a minute just for you, London Dairy brings a moment of calm, a moment of indulgence, in every delicious scoop.

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THE MOTHER TONGUE PODBOOK

The Mother Tongue podbook is a collection of interviews with experts on everything you need to know about parenthood from pre-conception all the way through to when your kids starts school. Over the course of 43+ chapters, the podbook delves into the topics that all mums and mums to be wants the answers to.

Buy yours now: https://mother-tongue.zbooni.com/products/mother-tongue-podbook

THE MOTHER TONGUE COMPETITION

To enter our competition:

1. Follow or subscribe to the Mother Tongue podcast
2. Leave us a rating (go on, make it a 5-star day!)
3. Make sure you are following Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina on instagram
4. Then head to @wearemothertongue on Instagram—we’ll be announcing the winner there when Season 14 wraps!

You’ve got until the final episode drops to enter, and the prize is valid for three months—so go ahead, start dreaming of that mini staycay.

Today, we have a very special guest who is a licensed therapist specialising in maternal mental health, helping women navigate the emotional and psychological shifts that come with pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood.

With years of experience supporting mums through the highs and lows of the fourth trimester, she brings invaluable insight into the challenges new mothers face—including postpartum anxiety, identity shifts, and the importance of self-care in the early days of parenting.

Whether you’re a new mom, a mom-to-be, or simply someone who wants to understand the postpartum experience better, this conversation is for you.

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Before we dive in — a quick word from our friends at London Dairy Ice Cream. Whether you're running around after the kids or finding a minute just for you, London Dairy brings a moment of calm, a moment of indulgence, in every delicious scoop.

Visit: https://linktr.ee/londondairy?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacpVdW5izbU9LHvDsKMMWn3i9TN6fbUEkKXTjQvzqmu9YNKIUqoq3ExGfbThg_aem_XqekIF5EArd4AWSPMPWPzw

THE MOTHER TONGUE PODBOOK

The Mother Tongue podbook is a collection of interviews with experts on everything you need to know about parenthood from pre-conception all the way through to when your kids starts school. Over the course of 43+ chapters, the podbook delves into the topics that all mums and mums to be wants the answers to.

Buy yours now: https://mother-tongue.zbooni.com/products/mother-tongue-podbook

THE MOTHER TONGUE COMPETITION

To enter our competition:

1. Follow or subscribe to the Mother Tongue podcast
2. Leave us a rating (go on, make it a 5-star day!)
3. Make sure you are following Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina on instagram
4. Then head to @wearemothertongue on Instagram—we’ll be announcing the winner there when Season 14 wraps!

You’ve got until the final episode drops to enter, and the prize is valid for three months—so go ahead, start dreaming of that mini staycay.

Today, we’re tackling a topic that so many parents struggle with—Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) in babies—and who better to guide us through it than The Milk Allergy Dietitian.

She is a registered dietitian specialising in food allergies, particularly in babies and young children. With years of experience supporting families navigating CMPA, she has helped countless parents understand dairy-free diets, manage symptoms, and confidently reintroduce dairy using the milk ladder. Through her work, she provides evidence-based advice and practical solutions to make life easier for families dealing with milk allergies.

In today’s episode, we’ll be discussing everything from spotting the signs of CMPA to safely reintroducing dairy through the milk ladder. So, whether you're a parent, caregiver, or just someone looking to learn more, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.

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Before we dive in — a quick word from our friends at London Dairy Ice Cream. Whether you're running around after the kids or finding a minute just for you, London Dairy brings a moment of calm, a moment of indulgence, in every delicious scoop.

Visit: https://linktr.ee/londondairy?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacpVdW5izbU9LHvDsKMMWn3i9TN6fbUEkKXTjQvzqmu9YNKIUqoq3ExGfbThg_aem_XqekIF5EArd4AWSPMPWPzw

THE MOTHER TONGUE PODBOOK

The Mother Tongue podbook is a collection of interviews with experts on everything you need to know about parenthood from pre-conception all the way through to when your kids starts school. Over the course of 43+ chapters, the podbook delves into the topics that all mums and mums to be wants the answers to.

Buy yours now: https://mother-tongue.zbooni.com/products/mother-tongue-podbook

THE MOTHER TONGUE COMPETITION

To enter our competition:

1. Follow or subscribe to the Mother Tongue podcast
2. Leave us a rating (go on, make it a 5-star day!)
3. Make sure you are following Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina on instagram
4. Then head to @wearemothertongue on Instagram—we’ll be announcing the winner there when Season 14 wraps!

You’ve got until the final episode drops to enter, and the prize is valid for three months—so go ahead, start dreaming of that mini staycay.